Welcome to U.S. History ACP. We will begin our study of American history with a thorough examination of the United States Constitution. In order to understand much of American history, it is important to understand the foundations of the American government. After this unit, we will explore the history of the United States from the Founding period through the present, moving through this information thematically. In total, we will examine United States history through four themes: Democracy and Authority, Equality and Hierarchy, Individualism and Collectivism and American Foreign Policy.
Throughout this year we will continually turn to the following essential questions and try to formulate thoughtful and analytical answers based on the knowledge gained through our various units of study:
1. How effectively has the federal government maintained its authority while protecting the rights of the individual and of states?
2. Has the United States become a more inclusive nation over time regarding people’s ability to gain the privilege of American citizenship regardless of personal characteristics?
3. Has the United States government, through its various forms of intervention, established an appropriate balance between individual economic opportunity and the collective welfare of the people?
4. Have foreign policy decisions by the United States furthered American ideologies and national interests?
Contact Information:
Crystal Bartels:
Email:
bartelsc@wellesleyps.org
Phone Number:
(781)446-6290 x4866
Course Description:
Welcome to U.S. History ACP. We will begin our study of American history with a thorough examination of the United States Constitution. In order to understand much of American history, it is important to understand the foundations of the American government. After this unit, we will explore the history of the United States from the Founding period through the present, moving through this information thematically. In total, we will examine United States history through four themes: Democracy and Authority, Equality and Hierarchy, Individualism and Collectivism and American Foreign Policy.
Full Copy of Course Expectations:
Essential Questions for the year:
Throughout this year we will continually turn to the following essential questions and try to formulate thoughtful and analytical answers based on the knowledge gained through our various units of study:
1. How effectively has the federal government maintained its authority while protecting the rights of the individual and of states?
2. Has the United States become a more inclusive nation over time regarding people’s ability to gain the privilege of American citizenship regardless of personal characteristics?
3. Has the United States government, through its various forms of intervention, established an appropriate balance between individual economic opportunity and the collective welfare of the people?
4. Have foreign policy decisions by the United States furthered American ideologies and national interests?